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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.97, 793.52 and 332.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.97, 793.52 and 332.45 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.97 : 793.52 = 332.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.97/793.52 = 332.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.97x = 793.52 × 332.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.97x = 263,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,809.72/574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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